If you're going to be on the water this summer, follow these helpful tips to stay safe!
Avoid the surf in early morning and evening when sharks typically feed.Steer clear of waters used by sport or commercial fishermen, who may be chumming the water.
Ojito also had some tips for dealing with other marine life like jellyfish and Portuguese man-of-wars that can turn a trip to the beach into a painful day.If you get stung, rinse the area with saltwater, not freshwater.Another threat while out in the ocean can be dangerous rip currents that can exhaust swimmers and pull them far from shore.
U.S. Coast Guard Commanding Officer Lt. Derek Wallin and his crew gave Sanders an important piece of advice for swimmers caught in a rip current. "The most important thing is to stay calm,'' Wallin said."You want to try to conserve your energy. You want to be able to keep your wits about you and you want to make yourself as big a target as possible."
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